From Boot-Strapped Entrepreneur to Private Equity Professional

Chicago Booth alum Maureen ‘Mo’ Wilkie, Vice President at 50 South Capital, a global PE fund of funds, discusses how her post-undergrad experience as an entrepreneur and founder of a direct to consumer business helped prepare her for business school, and how she utilized Booth resources to amass her network and career switch into private equity. Mo discusses her role at 50 South Capital, sourcing and underwriting managers, evaluating potential investments and co-investments, and the differences and similarities working in European and U.S. markets.

Om Podcasten

A podcast series focused on private equity, highlighting Chicago Booth students, faculty and alumni. The Private Equity Podcast features discussions with alumni working in private equity, as well as prominent figures in the industry. Hosted by Steve Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and Chris McGowan, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth and general partner of CJM Ventures.